Should I be careful to avoid certain cleaning solvents on a Nickle Colt Python? I have heard that Hoppes is OK in the bore only. What would be safe to use on the rest of the gun? Is a lead removing cloth something that may hurt the finish as well. The Gun was manufactured in 1978, and appears to be a bright nickel finish. No box, but I believe stainless came later around 1982?

Thanks.

I've cleaned mine for years with conventional gun cleaning materials. No problem. I finish all my guns off with G96 when done....

Now i am not sure if it would be different, But I always use some Mothers Mag polish on my stainless guns when I am done cleaning, I apply it with an old rag and wipe off with a white T shirt I don't need anymore. Always gives a very nice shine, But it may be different with a nickel finish.

I found a NIB nickle commander from 1972. I used brakeclean and then flitz gun polish. Gun polish really works great.

I have avoided using Hoppes on nickle plated guns because Hoppes says it could take the finnish off if left on after cleaning. I used CLP to clean and oil them, and that worked well.

Use polish on nickle. e-bay flitz gun polish.